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Miscellaneous7/29/2026

UPSC Exam Calendar 2027: Notification Dates, Deadlines and Schedule

UPSC 2027 exam calendar with searchable official dates for CSE, NDA, CDS, CAPF, ESE, IFoS and other major examinations.

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📚UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE)
UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE)7/29/2026

UPSC CSE Syllabus: Prelims and Mains (IAS Exam Syllabus)

Detailed UPSC CSE syllabus for Prelims and Mains, including GS, CSAT, Essay, Ethics, qualifying language papers and the full optional-subject list.

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📚UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE)
UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE)7/29/2026

UPSC CSE Exam Pattern: Prelims, Mains and Interview

UPSC Civil Services exam pattern covering Prelims, nine Main papers, qualifying papers, merit marks and the Personality Test.

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📚UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE)
UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE)7/29/2026

UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE): IAS, IPS, IFS and IRS Guide

One-stop UPSC CSE guide for IAS, IPS, IFS and IRS aspirants: eligibility, attempts, services, application flow, dates, marks and official links.

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What is Money | Functions of Money
Economy9/25/2021

What is Money | Functions of Money

WHAT IS MONEY? Money is derived from a Latin word, Moneta. The money is a term refers to an object that is accepted as a mode for the transaction of goods and services in general and repayment of debts, medium for transaction of goods. Money can be in various forms, such as notes, coins, credit [...]

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🌿Environment
Environment9/28/2021

Ramsar (Wetlands) Convention, Ramsar Sites in India

International Treaty for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Wetlands (RAMSAR CONVENTION) was signed at a city of Iran called Ramsar in 1971. It is also known as the Convention on Wetlands Convention’s mission is “the conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local and national actions and international cooperation, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable [...]

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India 2026: Complete List of 43 Sites (Moidams 43rd Site), Criteria & Map for UPSC
History8/17/2026

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India 2026: Complete List of 43 Sites (Moidams 43rd Site), Criteria & Map for UPSC

A complete, updated guide to all 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India, covering 35 Cultural, 7 Natural, and 1 Mixed site (Moidams 43rd Site, Hoysalas, Santiniketan), selection criteria, ASI framework, and state-wise mapping for UPSC CSE.

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📰Current Affairs
Current Affairs10/14/2021

UPSC CSE Prelims – 2021 Question Paper

SET C Q.1) Under the indian constitution, concentration of wealth violates a. The right to equality b. The directive principles of state policy c. The right to freedom d. The concept of welfare Q.2) What is the position of the Right to Property in India? Legal right available to citizens only Legal right available to [...]

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🌿Environment
Environment12/29/2021

Colour – Coded Weather Warnings by IMD

COLOUR – CODED WEATHER WARNINGS It is issued by the India Meteorological Department whose objective is to alert people ahead of severe or hazardous weather which has the potential to cause damage, widespread disruption or danger to life. Warnings are updated daily. The IMD uses 4 colour codes IMD has four colour-coded warnings as per [...]

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Indian Polity: MCQs
Polity3/9/2024

Indian Polity: MCQs

Test Your Knowledge: Indian Polity Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Test your understanding of Indian Polity with these MCQs! Strengthen your knowledge of the Constitution and governance for active citizenship.

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📰Current Affairs
Current Affairs9/19/2021

Important Indices and Reports for UPSC exam

Asian Development bank Asian Development Outlook Bank for International Settlements Global Financial System Report Convention on biological diversity – Global Biodiversity outlook Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Goverment of India National Air Quality Index National Ambient Air Quality Standard Cornell University INSEAD and the World Intellectual Property Organization Global [...]

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🧠Ethics
Ethics10/24/2021

Ethics

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🧠Ethics
Ethics10/25/2021

UPSC GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 4 | Ethics| Civil Services MAINS Examination – 2018

UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam 2018 | General Studies Paper 4 | Ethics There are Twelve Questions divided in 2 Sections. All Questions are compulsory. Maximum marks 250 | Time allowed 3 hours Section A 1. (a) State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services and bring out their [...]

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🧠Ethics
Ethics10/25/2021

UPSC GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 4 | Ethics| Civil Services MAINS Examination – 2019

UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam 2019 | General Studies Paper 4 | Ethics There are Twelve Questions divided in 2 Sections. All Questions are compulsory. Maximum marks 250 | Time allowed 3 hours SECTION A Q 1. (a) What are the basic principles of public life? Illustrate any three with suitable examples. (150 words) (10 [...]

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🧠Ethics
Ethics10/25/2021

UPSC GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 4 | Ethics| Civil Services MAINS Examination – 2020

UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam 2020 | General Studies Paper 4 | Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude There are Twelve Questions divided in 2 Sections. All Questions are compulsory. Maximum marks 250 | Time allowed 3 hours Section A 1. (a) Discuss the role of ethics and values in enhancing the following three major components of [...]

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🧠Ethics
Ethics10/24/2021

UPSC General Studies ‐ IV : Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude Syllabus

General Studies ‐ IV: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude This paper will include questions to test the candidates’ attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may utilise the case study approach to determine these [...]

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🧠Ethics
Ethics10/25/2021

UPSC IAS GS 4 (Ethics) Year Wise Previous Years Papers

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📰Current Affairs
Current Affairs9/20/2021

UPSC : Civil Services (Preliminary) Exam – Previous Year Papers (Year Wise)

2020 Question Paper Answer key 2019 2018 2017 2016

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UPSC IAS Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026: Complete Prelims, Mains & Interview Scheme
Miscellaneous10/23/2021

UPSC IAS Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026: Complete Prelims, Mains & Interview Scheme

Complete official guide to UPSC Civil Services Examination (IAS/IPS/IFS) syllabus and exam pattern 2026, spanning Prelims (GS + CSAT), Mains (9 Papers, 1750 Marks), Optional subjects, and Personality Test (275 Marks).

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⚖️Polity
Polity10/22/2021

Polity MCQs : Salient features of the Constitution

Q. 21) Originally Constitution of India contained a preamble and A. 395 Articles, 8 schedulesB. 396 Articles, 12 schedulesC. 395 Articles, 12 SchedulesD. 340 Articles, 8 schedules Ans: A. 395 Articles, 8 schedules. Constitution of India is the longest written constitution of any sovereign nation in the world. The original text of the Constitution contained 395 [...]

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